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While I have never seen any of the Hangover movies, I feel like I know exactly what Hill is talking about based off of the clips he included. The use of incongruity theory and superiority theory is evident in all of the scenes from the four videos I watched. I agree with the argument that the use of incongruity theory and superiority theory is what aided the success of the Hangover movies. By integrating both theories into many of the scenes, these movies were able to reach a broader audience, which explains the large fan base that the Hangover series has acquired. Using two different theories allows for a greater likelihood of more people finding humor within each scene. Examples of this mesh of theories can be seen throughout the entire Hangover series. The entire plot of the movie is based on these completely absurd and ridiculous situations that we, as an audience, know would never happen. Additionally, the way that the characters react in these situations is so bizarre and nonsensical we can’t help but laugh. All of these illogical situations and reactions make the audience feel superior to the characters involved in the movie. Overall it is quite impressive how the directors of this movie were able to incorporate these two types of comedy into a rather interesting plot, which is likely how they were able to attract and captivate such a large fan base throughout the series.

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  1. UnknownNovember 15, 2018 at 8:01 AM

    I definitely agree that by using multiple theories, the writers were able to reach a wider audience. You are also right about the characters' illogical reactions to their situation. Some of the choices that they made in the days following the blackout just made everything worse.

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  2. Shane HerronNovember 16, 2018 at 10:16 AM

    It's interesting that relief hasn't been coming up. Consider how awkward and dangerous the situations are, I would think it would be more important. Why don't you think it is?

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